Geronimo name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Italian, Greek and Spanish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Geronimo ge-roni-mo
Meaning: Holy Name
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What does Geronimo mean?

Of Old Greek origin, Offbeat Geronimo bestowed upon baby boys, Geronimo means "Holy Name" is mostly used in Spanish, Greek and Italian. Geronimo is variant form of biblical and eminent Jerome. Also Jerome is English equivalent of Hieronymus.

Jerome means Sacred, Sacred Name One who Bears a Holy Name and Sacred Name is rooted from Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Geronimo?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Geronimo is ge-roni-mo. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., ger(o)-nimo.

Variants of Geronimo

Hieronymos, Jerome, Hieronymus, Gerolamo, Gerry, Jeromy, Hieronimus, Geri, Gerwald

Names that rhyme with Geronimo

How popular is the name Geronimo?

Geronimo is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1906 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1907, it ranked 1094th when 55 boy were named Geronimo.

There are over 2814 babies that have been given the name Geronimo in United States. Geronimo is a rare baby name in England and Wales and may not be used now as it was last seen in 2007.

But Geronimo is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. At least, 110000 people globally have carried Geronimo as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2018342732
2017298439
2016261047
2015263346
2014335832
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Geronimo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands12713255
Finland020200
Sweden186055
Norway186055
Denmark5050

Numerological analysis of Geronimo

You would put other people's interests and wishes before yours just to see them happy. You take things too seriously and it makes you nervous when something doesn't go as planned. Although you lack the enthusiasm, you don't lack ideas. Failure motivates you. You are always open to new adventures. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. Working on your career is what makes you happy.

Go through the following names similar to Geronimo

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  •  Haide - Rare girl name Haide came from Old Greek, Haide means "Shape or Of Noble Figure" is notably used in German
  •  Sydney - Desirable and Perennial unisex name Sydney is primarily used in English, Norwegian and Swedish, meaning of Sydney is "Wide Meadow, God of the Vine or Place Name" is originated from Old French and Old English
  •  Iader means Cry or Peace is originated from Greek
  •  Andrus - Illustrous and Enduring Andruss origin is Old Greek is a boy name is used notably in Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish. Andrus is Estonian form of Andres
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Sibling Names for Geronimo

If you are considering naming your baby boy Geronimo, you might also be searching for great sibling names to complement it. Here's a list of unique and trendy names that would pair well with Geronimo, giving a bold and adventurous vibe to your family.

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Famous people named Geronimo

  • Geronimo Pratt, decorated military veteran and a high-ranking member of the Black Panther Party in the United States
  • Geronimo Goeloe, sportsperson
  • Geronimo Meynier, retired film actor from Italy
  • Geronimo, prominent leader and medicine man
  • Director Geronimo Beckers, renowned for tvMovie Wettlauf mit dem Tod - Das Geiseldrama von Gladbeck

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